Week One Standout Defensive Performances: Houston Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Defenders put on a show in Week One and below we take a look at some players who had a major impact on the outcome of the games. The players listed played their part and helped lead their teams to victory wile putting up impressive stat-lines. These will be names to keep eyes on throughout the season!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kendree Madriz | LB | Tomkins | 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madriz shined on the defensive side of the ball in a comeback win for the Falcons. He had two momentum-shifting interceptions that stalled Cy Ranch's attempt to retake the lead. Madriz was excellent in space and kept everything contained from his position and added a sack to his stat-line of the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='908810' first='Brandon' last='Jones'] | S | Summer Creek | 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones made incredible plays on the ball, undercutting out routes and taking two interceptions to the house. He showed to be a stronger defender, making key stops in open field and providing a boost to the Bulldog secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah McMillan | DB | Katy | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMillan had the game-winning PBU in the top 25 matchup against Dickinson. He looked smooth in coverage vs top-tier opponents and held his own. McMillan played through the ball and showed great physicality from the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='946546' first='Kaden' last='McCarty'] | DL | Cy Falls | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCarty was disruptive from the start. He showed quickness off the snap and the inside stunt was unstoppable on the night. He opened the game up with 2 sacks and was making a living racking up TFLs the entire game. He is a player to keep eyes on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Summer Creek Defensive Line </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldog defensive line made life difficult for the Shadow Creek offense. The entire unit were quick off the line and shed blockers with ease, using their speed and power. They dominated the line of scrimmage and did not give the Sharks any chance to get going. The pressure caused multiple turnovers and kept the team playing at a high level all game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->